Mark Kurlansky & Anna Lappe: Plate to Planet

Thursday, May 16, 6:30 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (110 The Embarcadero) The authors are two of the country’s most prolific and influential writing about feeding a crowded planet ... Read More

Potables & Edibles

China Basin Crab Crack

Friday, May 10, 3–7 p.m. China Basin (185 Berry St.) Enjoy a delicious and decadent afternoon of fine wines, craft beers, local crab, friends, and fun. $55–$65, 800-310-6563, s... Read More

Nightlife

LDW: Talking Heads Tribute

Saturday, May 11, 8 p.m. Boom Boom Room (1601 Fillmore St.) The Portland, Ore.-based group will perform music from the Talking Heads’s Stop Making Sense concert film, plus origin... Read More

Nightlife

Eats Everything

Saturday, May 18, 9:30 p.m. The Great Northern (119 Utah St.) Daniel Pearce, aka Eats Everything, is one of the most influential producers on the electronic music scene. Come exper... Read More

Arts & Culture

San Francisco Decorator Showcase

San Francisco’s own Le Petit Trianon, this year’s showcase home at 3800 Washington Street in Presidio Heights is a massive mansion consisting of nine bedrooms and eight baths o... Read More

Sports & Health

3rd Annual We Dare to Bare Fitness Festival

Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Marina Green Triangle (200 Marina Blvd.) This outdoor event focuses on empowerment through fitness and offers classes by Barry’s Bootcamp, S... Read More

Dance

Smuin Ballet Celebrates its 25th Anniversary Season

Smuin ballet concludes its 25th anniversary season this month with Dance Series 2: The Best of Smuin and Renaissance. The Best of Smuin is a tribute to founder Michael Smuin and fe... Read More

Sports & Health

UCSF Celebrity Golf Classic

Monday, May 20, 9 a.m. Olympic Club (599 Skyline Blvd.) The oldest athletic club in the country hosts this tournament that benefits Team Fox for Parkinson’s Research, and UCSF Be... Read More

Family Fun

2nd Annual NPU Kids’ Carnival

Saturday, May 4, noon–4 p.m. Atrium, Palace of Fine Arts This carnival-themed day will feature bicycle carousels, games, crafts, glitter art, face painting, a DIY car paint stati... Read More

Family Fun

DancEsteem 22nd Annual Performance

Sat.–Sun., May 4–5 Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center “Broadway Musical” celebrates the talents of fifth- and sixth-grade students and older and features choreography and da... Read More

Family Fun

YPT: Madeline at the Circus

Sat.–Sun., May 4–19 Young Performers Theatre, Fort Mason Center When Madeline and her friend Pepito get lost during a visit to the carnival and end up being carried away by cir... Read More

Potables & Edibles

S.F. Maritime Beer Fest

Friday, May 10, 7–10 p.m. Pier 45 Enjoy unlimited beer tastings, entertainment, and a souvenir tasting mug. $30, 415-561-6662, maritime.org ... Read More

Potables & Edibles

3rd Annual Spring Wine Pour

Friday, May 17, 4–8 p.m. Pier 39 (The Embarcadero at Beach St.) Grab your friends for an evening of wine tastings, exclusive discounts, and entertainment. A portion of proceeds b... Read More

Theater

S.F. Playhouse: Significant Other

Saturday, May 4 & Tue.–Sun., May 7–June 15 450 Post St. (in the Kensington Park Hotel) In this unorthodox romantic comedy celebrating the highs and lows of twentysomething ... Read More

Potables & Edibles

Aperitivo al Museo: Gnocco Fritto Night

SPONSORED Saturday, May 18, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Museo Italo Americano Bldg. C, Fort Mason Center Enjoy a convivial evening at Museo Italo Americano and taste an original gnocco fritto... Read More

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